Scott backs Gowdy to fill Graham’s Senate seat amid SC scramble
TL;DR
Sen. Tim Scott endorsed former Rep. Trey Gowdy as a potential short-term pick to finish Sen. Lindsey Graham’s term after Graham’s death, signaling a hurried scramble among South Carolina Republicans ahead of an August special primary. Gowdy’s Benghazi-era profile and close ties to Scott are central to the bid, but other contenders—Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, and a Trump-influenced shortlist—are in contention as the party weighs how the vacancy could affect priorities like the NDAA and defense funding.
- Tim Scott throws support behind former Rep. Trey Gowdy to finish Graham’s term Politico
- Nancy Mace teases bid to replace Sen. Lindsey Graham USA Today
- Norman asks Trump for endorsement to replace Graham: Report The Hill
- Nancy Mace eyes run for Lindsey Graham's Senate seat Axios
- Trump says he has someone who ‘would be great’ to replace Sen. Lindsey Graham The Independent
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